Boards & Equipment
What is a home rank in chess?
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Home rank is a board or equipment term: the rank on which the pieces stand in the starting position (rank one for White; rank eight for Black). Also called back rank and first rank. You use this term to describe the board accurately, which matters for notation, coordinates, and analysis.
home rank FAQ
What is a home rank in chess?
Home rank is a board or equipment term: the rank on which the pieces stand in the starting position (rank one for White; rank eight for Black). Also called back rank and first rank. You use this term to describe the board accurately, which matters for notation, coordinates, and analysis.
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